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Transportation Commission to discuss a pay-per-mile proposal and traffic safety challenges in our state
The Washington State Transportation Commission will cover several topics at its Dec. 13 and 14 meeting, including statewide traffic safety challenges, a statewide road usage charge program, and app…
Washington Policy Center names respected transportation analyst Charles Prestrud to lead Coles Center for Transportation
Washington Policy Center (WPC) has named Charles Prestrud as director of WPC’s Coles Center for Transportation.
Public invited to give feedback on a study about tolling I-5 and I-205
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to comment on an upcoming study about tolling I-5 and I-205 to reduce traffic congestion and make travel times more predictable thr…
As transit fares plummet, federal money increases 95 percent
In 2019, transit agencies across the U. S. for all modes of transportation took in 32. 3 cents in fares for every dollar they spent on operating costs.
‘Sitting around doing nothing’: Washington electric cars face mass adoption hurdles
An electric car is being charged at a charging station. Photo courtesy Shutterstock. com
Washington gas price decline slows before Thanksgiving weekend
Washingtonians have seen the fifth straight week of price declines in fuel costs, but the pace has slowed to a crawl leading into the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Planning ahead is the ‘secret ingredient’ for stress-free holiday travel
Washingtonians planning to travel to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday will want to plan now for winter weather and expect delays on most major routes.
County Council adopts resolution opposing tolling on I-5 and I-205 corridors
The Clark County Council this week voted unanimously to approve a resolution stating the county’s opposition to tolling on the Interstate-5 and Interstate-205 corridors in the Portland metro area.
Plan now for snow and ice season
While many may be thinking about pumpkins and spiced ciders, now is the time for travelers to make sure they’re prepared for winter driving.
Interstate Bridge Replacement program awarded $1 million federal Bridge Investment Program grant
The U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced this week that the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program has been awarded a $1 million Bridge Investment Pro…
Transportation Commission virtual meeting Oct. 18 and 19 focuses on the future of transportation
The Washington State Transportation Commission’s upcoming virtual meeting will focus on the future of transportation technology, mobility and infrastructure in Washington state, including how the s…
Work to widen SR 14 between I-205 and SE 164th Avenue in Vancouver begins next week
Work to improve travel times and ease congestion on State Route 14 between Interstate 205 and Southeast 164th Avenue is about to begin.
C-TRAN CEO Shawn Donaghy raises concerns with elements of Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s Modified Locally Preferred Alternative
Donaghy’s comments at Sept. 13 C-TRAN Board of Directors meeting included a report of ‘breakdowns in communication between IBR and partner agencies. ’
Design chosen for the new SR 500 pedestrian/bicycle crossing at NE 54th Avenue/NE Stapleton Road in Vancouver
Thanks to input from the community, the Washington State Department of Transportation has picked the design for the new SR 500 pedestrian/bicycle crossing at NE 54th Avenue/NE Stapleton Road.
Gee Creek rest areas to close Sept. 26-30 for maintenance and improvements
Beginning Monday (Sept. 26), WSDOT maintenance crews will close the Gee Creek rest areas located on both directions of I-5 near Battle Ground and the State Route 502 interchange (Exit 11) to perfor…
First look at a possible I-5 bridge bike and pedestrian path
On Thursday the public finally got a look at what a potential bike and pedestrian path being planned as a part of the project could look like.
Biden’s Transportation secretary wants feds to ban gas cars nationwide ASAP
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hopes the federal government will follow California’s lead in approving a regulation that will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles.
Transportation Commission to visit Battle Ground and review area transportation issues
Transportation challenges and priorities for residents, businesses and visitors to Southwest Washington will be the focus of a two-day visit to Battle Ground by the Washington State Transportation…